The Queen's Rumored Father

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"Xu Yuan, you're here! Xiao Wen, make some tea, brew the fifth layer of Taibai flower tea."

Zhang Lin opened the office door, invited Xu Yuan in, and then instructed his secretary to brew a pot of his prized tea, which he had collected for many years.

Xu Yuan kept smiling and sat down on the sofa.

Then, Zhang Lin sat down next to him.

The secretary raised an eyebrow when she saw it.

Mr. Zhang is rarely so polite to anyone. How come he's acting like this after going to Suzhou and Hangzhou with Xu Yuan? This attitude makes it hard to believe that Mr. Zhang is Xu Yuan's boss.

Anyone who didn't know better would think the two were old friends.

Su Dongpo had absolutes:

"Please sit, please sit down, please take a seat of honor."

"Tea, offer tea, offer fragrant tea."

This story is still applicable today, or rather, even more applicable now.

Someone of Zhang Lin's status has his own set of rules for dealing with people.

If the other party opens the door themselves, then they are an employee.

If a secretary brings someone in, then that person is a regular visitor.

Once inside, General Manager Zhang remained as steady as a mountain; he was just a nobody.

If Mr. Zhang stands up and exchanges pleasantries with the other party, it means that their statuses are roughly equal, and this can be considered as Mr. Zhang showing goodwill.

But Mr. Zhang personally opened the door to greet them; this must be a distinguished guest, someone you only see a few times a year.

If opening the door is already so complicated, then brewing tea is even more meticulous.

Making tea is the secretary's job; Mr. Zhang doesn't even need to ask.

Whenever Mr. Zhang speaks, it means that the other party is not simple.

Moreover, based on what Mr. Zhang said about tea, the secretary could probably tell how important the other person was to Mr. Zhang.

Mr. Zhang's tea cabinet has five shelves.

The last time the CEO of Songren Film & Television came to discuss cooperation, Mr. Zhang asked for the third layer of tea to be brewed.

Previously, when Si Cong, the son of the CEO of Qianda Group, came over, Mr. Zhang brewed the fourth layer of tea.

The secretary only went to the fifth floor once, when Dong Ge from Jingxi Mall came over. He's a big spender, with a deep partnership with Qianda Media. I guess the CEO of Qianda's headquarters came, which was probably the fifth floor.

Now, Xu Yuan can actually drink tea from the fifth level?

The secretary gave Xu Yuan a barely perceptible glance before quickly going out to make tea.

Xu Yuan is just a third-tier celebrity under Qianda Media, so why is he valued so much by President Zhang?

This level of importance cannot be faked.

Zhang Lin is definitely not the kind of person who would change his attitude just because Boss Ma said a few fair words on Weibo.

The secretary thus gained a very important piece of information, something that outsiders could never possibly know. In crucial moments, when it's necessary to choose sides, this secretary will undoubtedly do a better job than many others.

"Come, Xu Yuan, try this tea," Zhang Lin said. "I'm from Sichuan, and this Taibai flower tea is from my hometown. Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao has three old tea trees, and every gram of tea there is planned out every year. My tea isn't that precious, but it only has one mother tree. That's the Taibai flower tea tree that grew on the cliff where Li Bai studied in my hometown, nurtured by his literary spirit."

"I bought that mountain, so this tea can only be enjoyed here!" Zhang Lin said smugly.

These occasional, ordinary, and unassuming mannerisms of important figures are actually more authentic.

He won't show this side of himself unless your relationship with him is strong enough.

Dealing with people involves many aspects, and there's a lot to learn about it.

People like Zhang Lin and Boss Ma, every move they make has a deeper meaning; it all depends on how much you can figure out.

"Excellent tea!"

Xu Yuan said, "Taibai flower tea is different from other teas. The older tea leaves from the roots are actually more fragrant."

An expert can tell whether someone is good or bad just by their first word.

After Xu Yuan finished speaking, Zhang Lin was dumbfounded and his face turned red.

Serving Xu Yuan the most precious hometown tea was just a courtesy he was giving him, but he never expected that this fine tea would actually find someone who appreciates it. This tea was definitely worth the price!

"This tea of ​​yours is a bit worse than the one I drank back then. Next time I go back to my hometown, I'll bring you some," Xu Yuan said, his words making one feel very uncomfortable.

Zhang Lin frowned slightly.

I always run into trouble with Xu Yuan.

Whenever something is eye-opening, it eventually turns out that the person who opened their eyes to it was the one who did. Zhang Lin had genuinely admired Xu Yuan the last few times.

But this time, he couldn't give in!

No one in this world has more authority to speak on Taibai flower tea than him.

"Impossible! My tea is the best Taibai flower tea in the world! That tea can only be found in Jiangcheng, Sichuan, and that ancient tree is the oldest known Taibai flower tea tree. You... wait, you're also from Jiangcheng, Sichuan?"

Zhang Lin was stunned for a moment, but then he understood what Xu Yuan had just said.

"Haha, that's why we hit it off, fellow villager!" Xu Yuan said. "When I was a kid, the mountain where I loved to climb trees, steal bird eggs, catch snakes, and pick mushrooms was closed off because some rich guy bought it. I was so angry back then."

"That very night, I went up the mountain and cut off most of the old tea roots of the most precious tea tree I had found on the cliff. I then replanted it on another hilltop. I was being kind-hearted, so I left half a new branch for that nouveau riche, but I never expected that he was actually a connoisseur of tea."

"My efforts back then weren't in vain!"

"You... seem a bit too old..." Zhang Lin looked at Xu Yuan, unsure of what to say. The age didn't seem to match up. He had been buying the mountain for at least twenty years, but Xu Yuan seemed to be only twenty-five.

But Xu Yuan said it really couldn't be more real.

Because his tea tree did show some signs of damage, but Zhang Lin always thought it was the work of nature.

I never imagined it was done by someone!

In such a vast country as China, it's truly a coincidence that two people from Jiangcheng met in Beijing.

"Give me back my tea trees!"

"Treasures of nature belong to the virtuous! I discovered that thing first. Speaking of which, your purchase of the mountain was illegal at the time. Believe me, I'll report you!"

The relationship between the two people was brought infinitely closer.

This casual chat could last for one or two hours.

Finally, Zhang Lin remembered his original intention.

"Um, you rejected the movies I showed you recently?" Zhang Lin's expression was relaxed, without any other meaning; he simply wanted to understand Xu Yuan's thoughts.

How many artists does Qianda have? Zhang Lin doesn't rely on Xu Yuan to make money, and Xu Yuan isn't keen on acting either; they both know that very well.

Even though Xu Yuan signed with Qianda, the relationship between the two is more of a collaboration.

If Xu Yuan only had a slight chance to talk to Zhang Lin before because of Meng Xiaoxuan, then after Boss Ma, his relationship with Zhang Lin has become increasingly equal and harmonious.

After today, Zhang Lin even considered him a friend.

They have no conflict of interest, are from the same hometown, and have a connection over tea trees, so their relationship must be very good.

Zhang Lin absolutely refused to admit that he was also eyeing the old tea leaves that Xu Yuan had.

"They're all bad guys, I won't play them. There are too many bad guys played, the fake ones have become real." Xu Yuan shook his head and said, "Besides, didn't you ask me to work with Director Cao before? I've read the script and discussed it with Director Cao. Just call me when filming starts."

"So righteous!" Zhang Lin smiled.

"Director Cao is willing to give Xiaoxuan a chance, isn't this me repaying a debt of gratitude?" Xu Yuan smiled.

Zhang Lin's pupils contracted, and he nodded thoughtfully.

Cao Dun and Chen Kewen had only given Meng Xiaoxuan a role initially, and it was actually Xu Yuan who helped Meng Xiaoxuan get it, so it wasn't exactly a favor they had done for her. But now, he regarded those two as benefactors and friends.

Zhang Lin later heard about the troublemakers on set, and Xu Yuan's actions were absolutely impeccable.

He was truly a man of iron will and unwavering loyalty!

While Qianda claims it's a win-win situation, hasn't it also helped Meng Xiaoxuan in some way?

With so many resources poured in, even if Meng Xiaoxuan does nothing, she'll be a top-tier star once her popularity fades. Those endorsements and events are all high-profile, completely different from Haoyue's previous low-level commercial performances.

Xu Yuan was telling Zhang Lin, "I've decided to be your friend, so you can rest assured."

The two of them drank tea as if it were wine, and both were extremely satisfied.

But after leaving Zhang Lin's office, Xu Yuan received a phone call.

The person on the other end of the phone wasn't in a good mood.

"Xu Yuan, something seems wrong! We might have made a mistake by participating in this program!"